The ProfitDig Radio Show
Strategies for building a successful construction company, as well as construction industry news and commentary. Topics will include creating winning job bids, maximizing profitability, job costing, marketing strategies, our thoughts about industry trends and more.
Episodes
179 episodes
From Transformers to Tesla: How the Future of Power Impacts Construction
The world is changing fast - and so is the way we power it. In this episode of ProfitDig Live, Jeff Givens and Jeff Spencer dive into how electrical systems really work - from transformers and AC/DC current to solar power, batteries, and electr...
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How to Stop Losing Profit on Your Construction Jobs (And Start Hitting Your Numbers)
If your projects keep coming in under your profit goal, it’s time to take a hard look at how you estimate, track, and manage your jobs. In this ProfitDig Live episode, Jeff Givens and Jeff Spencer break down real-world ways to protect your prof...
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AI Overviews & SEO: What Contractors Need to Know
Google’s new AI overviews are changing how people find businesses online, and that includes construction contractors. In this ProfitDig Live, Jerry and Chris break down how you can keep your company visible:Use blogging and local conten...
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Contractor Marketing Made Simple: Marketing by Walking Around
Think marketing is too complicated or expensive? Think again. In this ProfitDig Live, Jerry and Chris talk about Marketing by Walking Around - a simple way contractors can grow their brand with nothing more than a phone. From taking daily photo...
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Avoid Free Work: Quick Change Order Tips for Contractors
Got a customer asking for extra work while you’re standing on the job site? Don’t just dive in and hope for the best. In this ProfitDig Live, Jeff and Chris break down how to protect yourself with fast, legal agreements - even from your phone. ...
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From Laborer to Business Owner: Your 5-Year Plan (ProfitDig Live)
Can you really go from shoveling dirt to running your own construction business in just a few years? In this episode of ProfitDig Live, Jeff Givens and Jeff Spencer talk about the real path from entry-level laborer to project manager - and even...
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Construction Project Management Hacks That Actually Work
Running a job is tough enough - don’t make it harder by ignoring the simple stuff. In this episode of ProfitDig Live, Jeff Spencer and Jeff Givens swap practical hacks for project managers, from smart material placement and mobilization strateg...
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Engineers vs. Field Crews: Why Projects Go Sideways
Ever been stuck on a job where the design looks good on paper - but falls apart in the dirt? In this episode of ProfitDig Live, Jeff Spencer, Jeff Givens, and Jerry Work break down why communication between engineers and field crews is critical...
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"Free" Job Costing Software? Don’t Fall for It. Here’s the Truth.
If you've ever searched for construction bidding software, you’ve seen it:“FREE job costing software!”Spoiler alert - it’s not free. It’s barely affordable.In this ProfitDig Live episode, Jeff, Chris, and Producer Jerry break do...
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Are Your Material Prices Out of Date? This ProfitDig Tool Will Save You
Contractors - when’s the last time you double-checked your material pricing?In this ProfitDig Live episode, Chris and Jeff walk through one of the most overlooked (but critical) parts of bidding: keeping your material costs accurate and...
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New Feature Alert: Material Groups in ProfitDig (So Fast, It Feels Like Cheating)
Tired of wasting time adding the same materials to every bid?In this ProfitDig Live episode, Chris Work and Jeff Givens show off the blazing-fast Material Groups feature in the newly updated ProfitDig platform. Learn how to save time by...
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Contractor Marketing in 2025: What’s Working, What’s Not and What You Need to Know Right How
Grab a beer, pull up a chair - this one goes deep.In this unfiltered episode of ProfitDig Live, Jerry, Chris, and Jeff sit down to talk about real-world marketing strategies for construction pros. From AI content creation to SEO, YouTub...
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Watch Us Clone a Construction Bid in 1 Second with ProfitDig (and Save Hours!)
Need to send out multiple bids or tweak numbers for different GCs?Don't start from scratch. Just hit "Clone."In this episode of ProfitDig Live, Jerry, Chris, and Jeff walk through one of the handiest tools in the ProfitDig construct...
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What's the Cornbread Icon Do? Advanced Bidding Breakdown in ProfitDig
Ever wonder how to really understand what's inside a construction bid line item?Chris and Jeff from ProfitDig walk through a powerful (and newly updated) feature inside the ProfitDig app - Line Item Type Breakdown. This tool lets contra...
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How Maintaining a Daily Job Diary Can Save Your Butt
Jeff Spencer explains why maintaining a daily job diary is extermely important, not just for staying organized and on-track, but for possible legal purposes. If bed weather prevents you from making progress on a job, you need to make sure that ...
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Don't Let Equipment Costs Wreck Your Bids Maintenance Tips for Contractors
Equipment breakdowns are expensive - and totally avoidable. In this episode of ProfitDig Live, Jeff Givens, Jeff Spencer, and Chris Work talk about smart ways to track and plan maintenance for your construction equipment so you don’t get hit wi...
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Construction Bidding Tips That Actually Win Jobs (and Protect Your Profit)
Just starting out as a contractor? Winning jobs is great - but if your bid isn’t airtight, you could lose your shirt after the job starts. In this episode of ProfitDig Live, Chris Work, Jeff Spencer, and Jerry Work break down exactly how to bui...
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How to Negotiate Heavy Equipment Prices Like a Pro (Tips for New Contractors)
Thinking about buying your first piece of heavy equipment? Tired of getting crushed by high prices? In this episode of ProfitDig Live, Chris Work and Jeff Spencer break down real-world tactics for negotiating better deals on bulldozers, excavat...
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Laptops, Life, and Laughs: Real Talk with the ProfitDig Crew
Sometimes the best conversations come from just hitting record. In this episode of ProfitDig Live, the crew gets together for an off-the-cuff conversation about gear, tech frustrations, growing older, and staying humble in your work and life.
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From HVAC to Ice Cream Plants: Inside the Weird World of MEP Design
ProfitDig Live takes a strange and fascinating detour through the world of MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) design with Phillip Greer, an experienced HVAC designer who shares stories from engineering site visits - including one involving ...
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Lighting the Big Stage: Touring Life with Seth O. Williams
Seth O. Williams joins the ProfitDig Live crew for a deep dive into the world of professional concert lighting—from arena shows and Red Rocks to teaching middle schoolers the ropes.Learn what it takes to tour with major artists like the...
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How to Negotiate Construction Bids Without Losing Your Shirt
Whether you're trying to win your first job or fill a hole in your schedule, negotiating a construction bid is a delicate game. In this episode of ProfitDig Live, the crew dives deep into smart (and not-so-smart) negotiation tactics contractors...
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Why You Should Review Every Job (Even the Good Ones) - Post-Project Budgeting Tips for Contractors
Just wrapped up a job? Don’t move on so fast. In this episode of ProfitDig Live, Chris Work and Jeff Spencer talk about why it’s important to look back at completed projects—even the profitable ones—and figure out what actually went right (or w...
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Bid vs Budget: Why You’re Losing Money Without Even Realizing It
New to construction? Or still struggling with profit margins after years in business? You're not alone. In this episode of ProfitDig Live, Chris Work sits down with Jeff Spencer and Jeff Givens to talk about one of the most common - and costly ...
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No Experience? Here’s How to Get Your First Job in Construction or Engineering
Where do you go to get experience… when you don’t have any?In this episode of ProfitDig Live, we respond to a great viewer question: How does someone with no job experience—like a new engineer—get started in the construction industry?
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